A history of the Royal Society of Arts:

Published in 1913, this book by Sir Henry Trueman Wood (1845–1929) is widely acknowledged as the first historical account of the Royal Society of Arts. Spanning 125 years, from the Society's foundation in 1754, through the Great Exhibition of 1851, it terminates with the start of Wood's ow...

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Main Author: Wood, Henry Trueman 1845-1929 (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2011
Series:Cambridge library collection. British and Irish history, 19th century
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Summary:Published in 1913, this book by Sir Henry Trueman Wood (1845–1929) is widely acknowledged as the first historical account of the Royal Society of Arts. Spanning 125 years, from the Society's foundation in 1754, through the Great Exhibition of 1851, it terminates with the start of Wood's own term as secretary in 1879. As well as its famous association with manufacturing, the Society's involvement with forestry and agriculture is also addressed. Containing not only an authoritative chronology of the RSA, but also comprehensive lists of past officials and a preface by its Chairman, Lord Sanderson, this work provides rare insights into the motivations and aspirations of generations of British engineers and artists. Illustrated by 28 full-page illustrations and 19 smaller vignettes depicting members, maps, medals and inventions, this study is underpinned by the author's own powerful conviction that, when combined, art and science can transform the world
Item Description:Originally published in London by J. Murray in 1913. - Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 558 pages)
ISBN:9780511997037
DOI:10.1017/CBO9780511997037

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